American Idol is back now on ABC and they want you to come out and audition for the 2018-19 season! Exactly sixteen years ago, American Idol hit TV screens for the first time, forever changing the landscape of reality competition programming. The producers of American Idol announced last year that the series would be moving from it’s longtime home at FOX and will now be broadcast from its new home on ABC. Winners chosen by viewers in its fifteen seasons were Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Spark, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee Dewyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani and Trent Harmon. The series concluded its original run on FOX after 15 seasons. American Idol will return for a seventeenth season — its second on ABC. On May 21, 2018 the sixteenth season concluded, crowning Maddie Poppe winner and Caleb Lee Hutchinson runner-up.
On May 4, 2018, it was announced that ABC would renew the revival series for another season. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return as judges, while Ryan Seacrest will return as host.
The nationwide search for the next superstar kicks off on FRIDAY, JULY 20TH 2018, as the Idol Bus jumps into gear across America, offering hopefuls the chance to audition for a shot at superstardom. From New Orleans, Miami, Houston, Orlando to Philly, American Idol will search every corner of the nation in its pursuit for talent. Auditioning has never been easier, with the series also taking to the internet, offering hopefuls the opportunity to submit audition videos online. The producers of AMERICAN IDOL® can’t wait to hear what you’ve got this summer. You can audition online and in-person—or both!
AUDITION CITIES 2018
New Orleans Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130Miami, FL – August 22
James L Knight Center
400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Orlando, FL – August 25
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747
San Diego, CA – August 25
Tuna Harbor Park
3 Tuna Lane, San Diego, CA 92101
Chattanooga, TN – August 28
First Tennessee Pavilion at Finley Stadium
1826 Carter St. Chattanooga, TN 37408
Scottsdale, AZ – August 28
Alpio’s at Troon
10452 E Jomax Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Charlotte, NC – August 31
Levine Center for the Arts Plaza
500 South Tryon Street, Charlotte NC 28202
Albuquerque, NM – August 31
Old Town Albuquerque
400 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Seattle, WA – August 31
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Boise, ID – September 2
Boise Centre
850 W Front St, Boise, ID 83702
Richmond, VA – September 3
Main Street Station
1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
Plano, TX – September 3
McCall Plaza
998 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
Houston, TX – September 4
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Austin, TX – September 6
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
Philadelphia, PA – September 6
Oklahoma City, OK – September 6
Wheeler District
1701 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Buffalo, NY – September 9
Canalside
45 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Kansas City, MO – September 9
Barney Allis Plaza
301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Shreveport, LA – September 9
Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium
705 Grand Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
Columbus, OH – September 12
Genoa Park
303 West Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Little Rock, AR – September 12
River Market
400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201
Denver, CO – September 14
Denver Convention Center
700 14th St., Denver, CO 80202
Charleston, WV – September 15
Haddad Riverfront Park
600 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301
Atlanta, GA – September 20
Infinite Energy Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097
Locations and dates subject to change.
To submit your audition online and for more information visit https://abc.go.com/shows/american-idol/auditions